Kansas House Nominates Leadership for 2025

Raúl Grijalva has announced he will step down as the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, a position he has held since 2019, citing health concerns following a cancer diagnosis. His departure opens the way for Rep. Jared Huffman, who has expressed interest in leading the committee and has proposed naming Grijalva as 'Ranking Member Emeritus'. In Kansas, the House is set to confirm the leadership of House Speaker Dan Hawkins and other incumbent Republicans, with no challengers nominated for their positions. The Idaho Legislature's organizational session is underway, with leadership elections anticipated to shape the upcoming session, particularly after recent primary defeats and resignations. Meanwhile, Texas House Republicans and Democrats are preparing to select their caucus leaders, with incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan facing challenges from reformist members over his leadership decisions. The outcomes of these leadership selections will significantly influence legislative agendas in their respective states.